Millwright at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our Bonnievale Plant in the Engineering department (Utilities and Site Service department) with the main responsibilities is to ensure the assembly, installation, alteration, repair and testing as well as fault diagnosis of machinery parts and other equipment.
• This covers both the electrical/electronic and mechanical work. Utilizes a combination of skills.
• Will be responsible for the day to day and shutdown maintenance of the Refrigeration Plants, Boilers, steam reticulation, cold rooms, water reticulation, effluent handling and air reticulation on a shift and/or standby basis.
• The individual’s main area of responsibility pertaining to preventative maintenance, efficiency monitoring and repairs.
• Successful candidates need to have at least 5 years' relevant experience within engineering field, FMCG environment, must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance, experience on pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Be fluent in English and be computer literate.

Required Skills    

• Trade tested qualified
• Cat A and Cat B ammonia refrigeration
• Good knowledge of coal operated boilers and all its
• Boiler maintenance experience, Boiler operator capability is advantageous
• At least 5 years’ experience in the FMCG production environment
• Minimum of at least 5 years' experience as a Millwright                                                                                  
• Experience on pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment
• Proven PLC knowledge to facilitate fault finding
• Knowledge of Drives and specialised sensors,
• Knowledge of ASI valves, 24v control Top valves
• Self-motivator with good planning and organising skills
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime if required
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to effectively meet deadlines and prioritize
• Person must be able to work in a hot dusty, humid & cold wet
• Must be able to work under
• Be able to work at heights

Experience on following:

• Pumps – Alignment, mechanical seals, alignment, direction changing
• Basic welding
• Gearboxes
• Variable speed drives
• Willing to perform Ad hoc tasks

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsible for the day to day, planned, scheduled, breakdowns and shutdown maintenance of the Utilities/Site Services This covers Ammonia refrigeration plants, boilers, air reticulation, water reticulation, cold stores and effluent/waste water handling.
• To ensure that an OEE of between 80% and 85% is maintained at all
• Complete maintenance schedules on or before required dates
• Complete preventative maintenance schedules and make use of data to improve preventative-maintenance
• Feedback on job cards and machine history to be accurate and on time
• Maintain a two-way communication with department managers and supervisors
• Provide training to machine operators in order to service machines during normal production runs
• Ensure that tools are clean and in working order
• Adhere at all times to the quality and hygiene standards of the plant
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• All maintenance must be done via Pragma system (on Key)
• Do fault-finding on PLC systems
• Ad hoc tasks